Emma vs Jamey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Jamey

Boy #4,977 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,977
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jamey Rank #4,977

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4977 for Jamey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Jamey ___

  • Jamey Lee
  • Jamey Alan
  • Jamey Scott
  • Jamey Michael
  • Jamey Thomas
  • Jamey Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jamey

Casey Riley Tyler Morgan Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jamey more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jamey at #4977 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jamey mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jamey means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Emma and Jamey boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jamey is primarily a boy name.

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